In a nail-biting Super League clash at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Mohammedan Sporting Club secured a thrilling victory against Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club, winning by 5 wickets with just 2 balls to spare.
Sheikh Jamal, batting first, posted a challenging total of 259 for 2 in their allotted 50 overs.
Saif Hassan led the charge with a magnificent 120 runs off 146 balls before retiring hurt. Taibur Rahman continued the momentum with an unbeaten 102 off 114 deliveries.
Mohammedan's bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Nasum Ahmed claiming the lone wicket. Fazle Mahmud, the other batter who fell, was run out.
Chasing a challenging target of 260, Mohammedan's innings were built around a sensational century from wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon. He played a masterful knock of 101 runs off 122 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes. Rony Talukdar provided valuable support with a brisk 41.
Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, Mohammedan's lower order held their nerve, with Mahmudullah Riyad (87*) playing a crucial role in guiding his team to a thrilling victory on the very last over of the match.
In the other Super League match on the day, Shinepukur Cricket Club beat Gazi Group Cricketers by 13 runs in a low-scoring affair in Savar. Shinepukur batted first and amassed only 138 runs, with Rishad Hossain scoring 33 off 26 balls in the late order. In reply, Gazi Group tumbled for 125, with Rishad coming to the fore again with four wickets, conceding 31 runs in eight overs.